Dolphins 15–28 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 62.9% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.46 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 71.9% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +11.73 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

A. Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.20 EPA): (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 28–15 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 3–13 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Aaron Rodgers
Top passer: Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play: (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2025-12-15

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 28–15 on 2025-12-15. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +11.73 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Miami Dolphins	3	0	18	0	0	15
Pittsburgh Steelers	13	14	7	0	0	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3PIT 36

MIA 1

MIA 28

PIT 6

PIT 13

PIT 2

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:17FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 36
Score
3-0
(5:17) 47-R.Patterson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:21TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
3-6
(:21) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 83-Co.Heyward right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:17TD
Chris Boswell
Points+7
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 11:26TD
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 19
Score
3-13
(11:26) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 11:20XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:06TD
DK Metcalf
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 28
Score
3-20
(5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:58XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:07TD
Jonnu Smith
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 14
Score
3-27
(13:07) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 81-J.Smith right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:01XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:48TD
Darren Waller
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 6
Score
9-28
(9:48) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:38TD
Darren Waller
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 13
Score
15-28
(2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:32TD
Greg Dulcich
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
15-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass to 85-G.Dulcich is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Aaron Rodgers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +11.73 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2DK Metcalf · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
3Darren Waller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
4Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
5Kenneth Gainwell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
6De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
8Marquez Valdes-Scantling · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — PIT · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+11.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.20 EPA): (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Tua Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +15.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.46 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +11.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.036	+0.185
Offensive success rate	46.8%	53.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.042	+0.366
Rush EPA/play	-0.232	+0.060
Defensive EPA/play	-0.185	-0.036
Defensive success rate	46.9%	53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.18 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +2.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +14.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 0:21)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 11:26)
Pittsburgh Steelers — DK Metcalf (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:06)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jonnu Smith (Q4 13:07)
Miami Dolphins — Darren Waller (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 9:48)
Miami Dolphins — Darren Waller (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:38)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q2 5:17)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q2 5:17) — (5:17) 47-R.Patterson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 83-Co.Heyward right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:17) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 19 (Q3 11:26) — (11:26) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 11:20) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 28 (Q3 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 4:58) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 18–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 81-J.Smith right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 13:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 13 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:32) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass to 85-G.Dulcich is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at PIT 19. 22-A.Samuel to PIT 19 for no gain (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.11]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:21) — (:21) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 83-Co.Heyward right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.52]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell pushed ob at MIA 32 for 9 yards (23-J.Jones). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.27]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 28-D.Achane to PIT 41 for 24 yards (41-P.Wilson; 5-J.Ramsey). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.48]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers sacked at MIA 42 for -9 yards (20-J.Brooks). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -2.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +4.20]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at PIT 19. 22-A.Samuel to PIT 19 for no gain (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.11]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell pushed ob at MIA 32 for 9 yards (23-J.Jones). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.27]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +3.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 5:17 · PIT 36 · Score 3-0
(5:17) 47-R.Patterson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · MIA 1 · Score 3-6
(:21) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 83-Co.Heyward right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q2 0:17 · MIA 15 · Score 3-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:26 · MIA 19 · Score 3-13
(11:26) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 11-M.Valdes-Scantling for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:20 · MIA 15 · Score 3-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:06 · MIA 28 · Score 3-20
(5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 4:58 · MIA 15 · Score 3-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:07 · MIA 14 · Score 3-27
(13:07) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 81-J.Smith right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:01 · MIA 15 · Score 3-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:48 · PIT 6 · Score 9-28
(9:48) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 83-D.Waller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · PIT 13 · Score 15-28
(2:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 83-D.Waller for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:32 · PIT 2 · Score 15-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass to 85-G.Dulcich is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Aaron Rodgers (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2025-12-15?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 28-15 in Week 15, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 15, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 11:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Metcalf (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:06) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith (Q4 13:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Waller (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 9:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Waller (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:38) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 5:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 62.9% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.46 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 71.9% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +11.73 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.73 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.20 EPA): (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

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